Synonyms of accrue

accrue

verb

as in to accumulate

to increase in amount as time passes

They accrued vacation time throughout the calendar year.

A penny-pincher who is accruing a fortune by spending next to nothing.

Related Words

• accumulate
• maximize
• collect
• gain
• extend
• amass
• enhance
• expand
• double (in)
• enrich
• enlarge
• grow (in)
• triple (in)
• elevate
• mount
• step up
• boost
• gather
• build up
• ramp (up)
• jack (up)
• pick up

Dissimilar Words

• fall (in)
• lessen
• decline (in)
• diminish (in)
• abate
• lose
• dwindle
• dip
• decrease (in)
• taper
• taper off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accrue

Taxpayers who were charged interest that began accruing during that period may also be entitled to refunds, in addition to people who overpaid on interest in that timeframe. — Connor Greene, Time, 8 July 2026

After accruing interest, the sum is now closer to $6 million, according to court papers. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026

Social Security actuaries calculate that eliminating the wage cap (without those taxes accruing additional benefits) would keep the system out of deficit for just three years and close only about half of its long-term shortfall. — Jessica Riedl, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

But their entire contribution plus the gains accrued will be subject to tax when the child takes money out. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 4 July 2026